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Last Modified: January 11, 2026

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East End (Munjoy Hill) Neighborhood Guide

4of 20 Portland Neighborhoods

Prom Stairs, Bean Boots, Bay

🧭Bordered by: Casco Bay and Portland Harbor to the north and east, Eastern Promenade, Fort Allen Park, and East End Beach on the shoreline, Washington Avenue and Mountfort Street to the west, Congress Street, India Street, and Eastern Cemetery to the south

📌Widely recognized as the place for: Independence Day fireworks, Casco Bay views, food trucks

👕You'll fit in if: you bring a child, a dog or both

👍Move here for: Sunrise yoga, skateboarding downhill to work

👎The downsides are: Parking hunts, astronomical rents, winter winds

✨TLDR: Hip, artsy, sunrise, stroller traffic

Neighborhood Tags:
Dog FriendlyOutdoorsyFit & ActiveWalkableSafeQuiet

Pros & Cons of East End (Munjoy Hill)

East End (Munjoy Hill) strengths (top 5)

Green SpaceDog FriendlyWalkableBreweriesEvents & Festivals

East End (Munjoy Hill) tradeoffs (top 3)

Affordable HousingCultural DiversityNightlife
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East End (Munjoy Hill) Neighborhood DNA

Sunrise chasers, blanket picnickers, pickleballers

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Some of the East End (Munjoy Hill) hotspots include: Fort Allen Park, Eastern Prom Trail, The Great Lost Bear, Eastern Promenade, and Belleflower Brewing.
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Moving to East End (Munjoy Hill) - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Portland or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Portland guide for the big-picture view — or compare East End (Munjoy Hill) against other parts of the city in our Portland neighborhood guide.